ADDIS ABABA, Oct. 20 -- The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) on Saturday called for concerted efforts to address humanitarian needs of refugees in Ethiopia's Gambella regional state.
UNFPA Deputy Executive Director Dereje Wordofa and a team of UNFPA regional directors and country representatives visited Ethiopia's Gambella regional state, which alone hosts more than 423,000 refugees from neighboring countries, mainly the civil-war ravaged South Sudan.
According to UNFPA figures, about 64 percent of the refugees in camps across Gambella region are younger than 18 and some 88 percent are said to be women and children.
"In addition to the humanitarian response in the region, the increase in demand for social services among both host communities and displaced people remains a challenge to be addressed, as this is creating tension among refugees," the UNFPA said in a statement.
The UNFPA also called for swift efforts in addressing health-sector needs of refugees in Gambella region, with particularly emphasis given to the existing "poor maternal health services."
It said the region has only one referral hospital and that "a relatively high proportion" of women still give birth at home, with the assistance of "traditional birth attendants."
"There has been increasing concern for the safety of vulnerable groups, especially women and girls traveling long distances to collect firewood, food and water," the statement said.
国内英语资讯:Macao marks 19th anniversary of returning to motherland
国际英语资讯:U.S. starts to withdraw troop from Syria with no timetable revealed
国际英语资讯:U.S. imposes sanctions on 22 Russian individuals, entities
国际英语资讯:U.S. special envoy meets Pakistan army chief after talks with Taliban in UAE: army
国际英语资讯:Feature: Survivors in shock, fears as tsunami kills over 200 in Indonesia
国际英语资讯:Tunisian PM stresses cooperation with ROK
国际英语资讯:Zimbabwes military uses excessive force to quell post-election violence: report
国内英语资讯:China Focus: A global view of Chinas reform and opening-up
懂得听人讲话的人,都知道这9点
国际英语资讯:Trump to attend World Economic Forum in Davos, White House says
国内英语资讯:Chinas foreign trade to remain steady in 2018: report
国际英语资讯:Nepali foreign minister to meet U.S. Secretary of State Pompeo this week: ministry
国际英语资讯:UN envoy discusses in Nicosia modalities of Cyprus peace negotiations
国际英语资讯:Trump speaks with Erdogan on phone over Syria
体坛英语资讯:Tevez: Boca forced to play Copa Libertadores final
刘雯被挤下!2018最赚钱十大超模榜单公布
国内英语资讯:China-India high level media forum promotes understanding, cooperation
体坛英语资讯:Croatia outclass France to claim second Davis Cup
国内英语资讯:China, Thailand pledge to deepen cooperation
中新国际智慧产业园动工 总投资超14亿元
体坛英语资讯:Raja Casablanca hammer Congolese Vita Club 3-0 in first leg of African Confederation Cup fin
国际英语资讯:Merkel emphasizes European integration after Brussels summit
体坛英语资讯:Wust takes 22nd 1500m ladies gold at ISU World Cup Speed Skating
国际英语资讯:Ukrainian president, U.S. envoy meet on security issues
国际英语资讯:Cambodias ruling party adds new members to permanent committee
专家:散步/步行有哪些好处?
Prada被喷种族歧视了!原因是这只黑猴子...
国际英语资讯:Pakistan builds 233 forts along border with Afghanistan: army
Surprise 惊喜
体坛英语资讯:Olympic Big Air champ Gasser claims World Cup title in Beijing